1. A water quality study for a commercial farm.
On Tuesday 8th March 2016, we were contacted by a farmer to prescribe a mini water treatment method for the water consumed by farm animals.
Progress so far:
Having been informed that the water is usually collected from a stream 7 kilometers away from the farm, we advised our client that a water quality analysis was required.
In its raw state, the water was tested and found to have undesirable levels of suspended solids, colour, faecal coliforms and e-coli rendering it unfit for consumption. We submitted a detailed report to the client on Wednesday 16th March 2016, giving our professional opinion on the results of the water quality analysis.
In addition, we also proposed some short term and long term measures to assist our client avert any possible water borne related diseases on his farm that could potentially arise from the consumption of the water from the various surface water sources near the farm.
2. An assessment for the refurbishment of a small bungalow.
On 16th March 2016, we were approached by a client to make a detailed assessment of the scope of work required to rehabilitate a small bungalow with a floor area of approximately 64 square meters.
Progress so far
After a visit to the site, we provided our client with a report which detailed the scope of rehabilitation works required, our suggestions to improve the aesthetics of the bungalow and the potential cost implications.
We also provided our client with a simple excel sheet to assist them in the computation of the financial requirements associated with the scope of work.
The client has since requested for time to arrange the necessary financing in order for us to embark on the rehabilitation works.
3. Short term consulting assignments – water supply and sanitation
On 24th March 2016, we were contacted by a client to assist provide technical inputs to their bid for the construction of a gravity flow scheme, a new conventional water treatment plant, a new water transmission and distribution system and the rehabilitation of an existing water supply system.
Progress so far
After conducting a site visit to the project sites we commenced work on these packages of work and made our final submissions on 28th May 2016.